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I don't know if Jose is going to continue with the 4-2-3-1 or move to a different system but if he sticks then Lukaku will go back on loan and Drogba will play alone.

I think it's good for Lukaku to go back on loan. I read something about Torres being the main Forward, but he's not that consistent. Ba, should've stayed at Newcastle. I'm just curious to see if Chelsea will make a later transfer for Drogba/another forawrd.

I think it's good for Lukaku to go back on loan. I read something about Torres being the main Forward, but he's not that consistent. Ba, should've stayed at Newcastle. I'm just curious to see if Chelsea will make a later transfer for Drogba/another forawrd.

They missed out on Falcao and Cavani, the two biggest targets. No way Mourinho would stand Suarez and I haven't heard much about Rooney recently... Drogba to Chelsea.

Originally Posted by Bone Cold Marowak Guy

Because gen. 6 will have 126 Pokemon exactly, and show up near May 24, 2016 (give or take 3 weeks).

I can see this being the breakthrough year for Lukaku. Mourinho is one of the few managers with the standing to be allow to put him in ahead of, say Torres. Not to forget they've bought Schurrle, who could be more than comfortable to fill in should Lukaku fail in stepping up. Ba's long standing knee problems (he failed his West Ham medical for them) will probably see him drop to the subs bench for a role as maybe a "supersub". Rooney is always an option, but Chelsea should be more than comfortable to wait until January, with their plethora of attacking options.

Lukaku will be the next Drogba if anything he can be better. Drogba didn't do well in the prem in his first season or two it was only later when he made a big impact. Lukuka is younger and already has prem experience before playing with Chelsea and he also has Mou as a manager who after dealing with Drogba will know how to get the best out of him. Also in Drogba's first season he scored 10 goals in 26 games while Lukaku has scored 17 goals in 35 games. Lukaku hasn't started every game for West Brom and he was playing in a team that isn't as skilled as the Chelsea team Drogba was in but he still has a better goal scoring record in his first season. Imagine how much he could score with Hazard, Oscar, Lampard and co all giving him the ball. He'll score a lot. I think Torres and Ba is going to find this season a struggle to get into the team.

He'll probably still face the issue of "second season syndrome" as will other players that succeeded last year such as Michu... When you have a good year teams are bound to pay more attention to you and find your weaknesses/nullify your effectiveness. He'll still be better than than Torres or Ba though...

Originally Posted by Bone Cold Marowak Guy

Because gen. 6 will have 126 Pokemon exactly, and show up near May 24, 2016 (give or take 3 weeks).

Anyway, we lost against Gala. Drogba is a big *******. He did a lot of dives. His celebration after he scored the penalty was arrogant. Classic Drogba. I must say, Sneijder cross' was really incredible there. And Drogba first touch made them won, Mertesacker can't reach that.

Yes, I remember that. He fell off and I still don't know why he fell... He doesn't have the pace for a defender. The only thing that makes him unique is he's very tall and he's so good when it comes to header. I still remember his goal against Spurs on Emirates, it was wonderful. Lloris can't reach the top corner. But still, he can't run.

For anyone who watched the Inter v. Valencia game. Banega's goal was spectacular. Even though, I was rooting for Inter, they couldn't keep up with Valencia; who dominated most of the game. Viera had two nice goals, as well. Great team play.

Combination of Per/Kos is better than Verm/Kos. You know, Vermaelen was benched in the couple of games before the end of last season and Per/Kos combination seemed caught Wenger's eyes. We were unbeaten with them in the starting line up. Until Wenger messed the formation a little bit.

Per though slow was not at fault for that goal against Sunderland with James McClean. His foot got caught on the turf of the pitch and when he raised his foot it got stuck and when he got it lose he hurt himself. It was more to do with a very bad pitch than anything else. He may be slow but he gets off with that one.

Today though was a real highlight of his slowness. he's an awesome defender but he doesn't work with a high line of play or quick balls into the box. Him and Kos work well since Kos clears all quick balls and deals with any tricky players with Per deals with high balls and has a very calming presence in defense.

Also Drogba may be a great player but damn he dives way to much for a player his size.

Remy would be good for Newcastle it wasn't long ago when he was linked with Arsenal and he did score goals in a very poor QPR side. He gave them some hope last season so he could be good. Thing is will be partner well with Pisse. I mean when Ba was there both players where never at their best and always took turns having spells with the goals.